Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—H

Hand of Cards

The whole deal of cards given to a single player. The cards which he holds in his hand.

A saint in heaven would griere to see such `hand'
Cut up by one who will not understand.

Crabbe: Borough.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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